The ChristianMartyrsOr, the Conditions of Obedience to the CivilGovernment; A Discourse; To Which Is Added, aFriendly Letter to Sald Church and Congregation of thePro-Slavery Influences That Occasioned His RemovalbyJ. G. Forman

The Christian Martyrs

Or, the Conditions of Obedience to the Civil Government; A Discourse; To Which Is Added, a Friendly Letter to Sald Church and Congregation of the Pro-Slavery Influences That Occasioned His Removal

by J. G. Forman

Excerpt

This pathetic and Christian address failed to produce any good effect upon the mind of the emperor. Instead of softening his disposition towards them, he was only the more enraged at the unanimity and firmness with which they refused obedience to his commands, and immediately ordered that the whole legion Should be put to death; which was accordingly done by the other troops, who cut them to pieces with their swords; in which the saying of our Lord was remarkably fulfilled, that they who take the Sword Shall perish by the sword.